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Antique Furniture

Created by exit10

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Antique Furniture game quiz
"There is still a lot of antique furniture still in use, but sometimes we are not sure of its correct name or usage. This quiz may help a little."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. What would you use a cheval for?
    to gaze at your reflection
    putting flowers in
    as a footstool
    putting the baby to bed


2. What is a narrow high chest of drawers or bureau, often with a mirror attached called?
    a secretaire
    a highboy
    a chiffonier
    a davenport


3. How many drawers does a semenier chest have?
    2
    7
    4
    8


4. What are brewster, spoonback and fauteuil all types of?
    tables
    whatnots
    escritoires
    chairs


5. In which room would you most likely find a canterbury?
    in a gentleman's study
    in the kitchen
    in the parlour
    in a lady's dressing room


6. What is a credenza?
    all of these
    sideboard
    buffet
    bookcase


7. What is the correct name for a table with hinges that collapses to half size?
    Pedestal table
    Loo table
    Sutherland table
    Occasional table


8. Traditionally, who would use a bonheur du jour?
    a lady
    maid
    a gentleman
    butler


9. What is an etagere most similar to?
    a jardiniere
    a highboy
    a whatnot
    a bentwood chair


10. What is a vitrine?
    a porcelain chamber pot
    a tea trolley
    an umbrella stand
    a glass cabinet


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